Posts by Alexander Whaley

Want to turn that boring apartment wall into a lush, low-drama garden? You can layer plants that love walls—so they trap heat, bounce light, and save space—without annoying your landlord. These...

Your railing can do more than hold a few sad pots. With the right plant pairings, it becomes a vertical paradise that feeds you, attracts pollinators, and looks ridiculously good. These combos...

Rain happens. Your balcony or windowsill gets soaked, containers stay damp, and fungus parties like it’s Saturday night. Good news: you can make that moisture work for you with smart plant pairings...

Your balcony gets crispy by noon and laughs at watering cans? Good news: some plant duos love that challenge. These drought-tolerant pairings sip water slowly, look gorgeous, and keep each other...

Apartment balcony or windowsill, meet your new plant power couples. These combos squeeze more flavor, fewer pests, and better yields out of tiny spaces—without turning your place into a jungle gym...

Your balcony turns into a wind tunnel every afternoon? Perfect. Let’s build a mini jungle that laughs at gusts and still looks gorgeous. These 11 plant pairings are tough, space-savvy, and pretty...